Sam Williams totaled his car in the accident

[Reid1boys]

..who was at fault?

not detrmined yet. Apparently the other driver pulled in front of his vette, but my guess is he was also speeding.

 

[stinkface]

Just read the police report. He was going north and the Infiniti driver going south and turned in front of him. Seems like He was not at fault unless he was speeding because he had the right of way.

 

[rags747]

V12 in the back of it? Does he not have a clue about cars? Or did he actually get a custom V12 Corvette built by someone?

Dam I’m so stupid, I thought that these them there Corvettes were all V16’s!

 

[Reid1boys]

Just read the police report. He was going north and the Infiniti driver going south and turned in front of him. Seems like He was not at fault unless he was speeding because he had the right of way.

strange description........ normally if someone pulls in front of you, you hit them head on. The entire SIDE of the Vette was destroyed.... how does that happen if someone pulls in front of you?

 

[CWR]

The air bags are a big part of that. Once deployed, it’s over and they need to be replaced.

I’m still a little surprised that a car of that cost isn’t worth repairing. The body shop guys get the same hourly rate as a cheap car.

In the end I guess that once front end damage passes a certain point, it’s beyond money, and just not fixable.

At least he is ok and didn’t appear to pull an Eric Williams or way worse.

I bet the fiberglass didn't help to minimize the damage.

 

[CWR]

strange description........ normally if someone pulls in front of you, you hit them head on. The entire SIDE of the Vette was destroyed.... how does that happen if someone pulls in front of you?

I dunno, maybe he turned sharp as he slammed on the brakes, then slid in sideways? Tbh I've been on a few hundred accident scenes and sometimes it doesn't make a whole lot of sense. Fortunately, I don't need to work out those details.

 

[VaqueroTD]

Said he’s playing this week but everyone I’ve know to get in a wreck that bad has some leftover damage even if they walked out of it without a scratch.

I hope he can get 100% by the Playoffs.

 

[rags747]

I bet the fiberglass didn't help to minimize the damage.

Does not matter, it’s all about the designed in crumple zones.

 

[RustyBourneHorse]

Of course it was totaled. When it costs more to fix it than it's worth, the insurance company totals it.

Which seems to be more of the approach with that. Just glad that he's ok.

 

[RustyBourneHorse]

Just read the police report. He was going north and the Infiniti driver going south and turned in front of him. Seems like He was not at fault unless he was speeding because he had the right of way.

That's going to be a bad day for whoever hit him, if that's the case. Not to mention that it was a new enough car, apparently, to where it probably had a lot of value. That insurance situation is going to be a nightmare.

 

[Pass2Run]

Insurance companies today are much quicker to total a car than attempt to repair it.

They usually total it, repair it themselves, then sell it.

 

[Reid1boys]

That's going to be a bad day for whoever hit him, if that's the case. Not to mention that it was a new enough car, apparently, to where it probably had a lot of value. That insurance situation is going to be a nightmare.

it is very unlikely the person that hit him has 100k in coverage for property. Williams own coverage going to kick in and cover whats left. Then, that 22 year old young man is going to see his rates go up higher than they already are, which is damn high for a 2022 c8 Vette. I would bet money, that while he may not be at fault, I would bet he was speeding. Id actually be shocked if he wasnt.

 

[bigE79]

He was out Sunday with some neck stiffness and a few cuts on his face.

I wonder what the 70s Cowboys players would think of that?

Lol... Williams would quit because of humiliation..those guys played with broken bones,the guys today get a hang nail and their out for 2 weeks.

 

[Pass2Run]

And charge more for premiums too!

It's entire business model is providing the least amount possible, at the highest price....

 

[Buzzbait]

Your comment implied that only football players with a high-powered vehicle try to emulate race car drivers.
My response to your comment -- many other people -besides football players - that can afford the same type of automobile - wind up wrecking their car.

I didn't really read the "only football players" part into it, I don't think that was really his point. Nevertheless, I think it's relatively safe to say that young guys with a lot of money don't usually buy super fast cars to drive them slow, and I suspect that would include football players. I live in Dallas and I see the Vettes, Ferraris and Lamborghinis roaring down I 75 and the Dallas N Tollway every day. A few appear to be owned by older wealthy business men driving safely while trying to relive their youth, but more of them are driven by guys who think they are indestructible, too young to own a bank and obviously too wealthy to sling burgers. Around Dallas that would frequently include professional basketball and football players.

 

[RustyBourneHorse]

it is very unlikely the person that hit him has 100k in coverage for property. Williams own coverage going to kick in and cover whats left. Then, that 22 year old young man is going to see his rates go up higher than they already are, which is damn high for a 2022 c8 Vette. I would bet money, that while he may not be at fault, I would bet he was speeding. Id actually be shocked if he wasnt.

We will see. Though, if it's ruled that he was not at fault but he was speeding at the time of the collision, then yes, his rates probably will increase. If he wasn't speeding, then I'm not sure his rates will go up as he would be not at fault at all.

 

[DripTooHard]

Dam I’m so stupid, I thought that these them there Corvettes were all V16’s!

My Corvette is a V24!

 

[Buzzbait]

Just read the police report. He was going north and the Infiniti driver going south and turned in front of him. Seems like He was not at fault unless he was speeding because he had the right of way.

I'm sure driving a high dollar, high powered machine like a Vette presents a powerful temptation to put your foot into it, especially if you're young enough to still think you're indestructible. LOL

BTW, in Dallas if you're not speeding you're aggravating the drivers behind you. If you're driving a high powered race car, you're likely aggravating the drivers in front of you.

 

[Reid1boys]

We will see. Though, if it's ruled that he was not at fault but he was speeding at the time of the collision, then yes, his rates probably will increase. If he wasn't speeding, then I'm not sure his rates will go up as he would be not at fault at all.

Claims are what cause rates to go up. Doesnt matter if he isnt at fault. A 100k claim on your policy doesnt lower those rates.

 

[Tim93gt]

Delucca Pizza is a pretty good spot. A lot of drivers with death wishes in that area.